Job Description
Automation & Controls Engineer
Up to £52,000
30 Days Holiday
Monday-Friday Days
Training/Development
Pension
We are working with a leading FMCG manufacturer in Bicester who is looking for an automation/controls engineer to join their team. This role will be key to the development and growth on the site and help aid CI projects on their current processes.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Program, maintain, and optimise PLCs
2. Develop and troubleshoot industrial robot programs
3. Improve cycle times, reduce waste, and boost system reliability through program updates
4. Lead automation improvement projects to enhance efficiency and reduce manual intervention
5. Fault diagnosis and troubleshooting
6. Create and maintain technical documentation (SOPs, schematics)
7. Train production and maintenance staff on automation
8. Ensure compliance with safety regulations
Requirements:
* Experience in automation engineering across manufacturing or industrial environments
* Experience in PLC and/or robotic programming
* Strong electrical systems knowledge
* Proven track record of process improvement and technical support
* Competent in producing and managing technical documentation
Interested candidates should contact Jackson Leonard at Jackson@hunterselection.co.uk. Please click 'apply' to submit your application.
Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology, and Service & Sales sectors.
Please note, due to high application volumes, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications match this position.
We are committed to equal opportunity employment and do not discriminate based on protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we act as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies, we act as an Employment Business.
Job Tenure: Permanent
Salary: £46,000 - £52,000 per annum + Holidays, pension, training
Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire
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